DC Beer Week is Brewing!
DC Beer Week is brewing at a bar near you from August 14 – 21, offering up the good stuff at themed events all over town. DCBeer seeks to “promote and grow the DC area’s craft beer culture through its locally focused beer website and its tasting and educational events”. Your dedicated DC Beer Week community leaders include Teddy Folkman, Mike Dolan, Andrew Nations, P.J. Coleman, Deverie Robinson, Bill DeBaun, and Michael Stein — Cheers guys! Here’s what to know and where to go:
What: Great Lakes Cask Debut – Pouring five casks from Great Lakes Brewing Company
When: Sunday, August 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Where: ChurchKey | 1337 14th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Lagunitas BBQ – Mobile keg unit with 3 lines of Langunitas and Beer Director onsite
When: Sunday, August 14 | 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lyon Hall | 1020 North Highland St, Arlington VA
What: Great Lakes/Lost Rhino Tag Team – Tag team event showcasing Cleveland-only beers and year-round styles
When: Monday, August 15 | Contact venue for time
Where: Bourbon | 2321 18th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Brooklyn Brewery Beer & Cheese Tasting with 6 oz. beer-tasting with paired cheese & accoutrement
When: Monday, August 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe | 1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC
What: Founders Beer Dinner with Co-Founder Dave Engbers - 5 course tasting menu that will be paired with 9 different Founders hand-crafted ales
When: Monday, August 15 | 7:00 p.m. || Cost: $75
Where: Birch & Barley | 1337 14th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Brewer’s Art Dinner – Five-course dinner will pair food courses with brewer Steve Frazier’s portfolio
When: Monday, August 15 | 7:00 p.m. || Cost: $65
Where: Meridian Pint | 3400 11th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Heavy Seas Wood Cask Night – Featuring a rare wooden cask filled with Heavy Seas Craft Brew
When: Tuesday, August 16 | 4:00 p.m.
Where: ChurchKey | 1337 14th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Lager vs. Ale - Great Lakes Brewer Luke and Logan from Lagunitas pouring different varieties
When: Tuesday, August 16 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar | 1104 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Homebrewer Matchup
When: Tuesday, August 16 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Meridian Pint | 3400 11th Street NW, Washington DC
What: DC Brau Meet the Brewer - Meet Jeff Hancock, President and Head Brewer
When: Tuesday, August 16 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Red Palace | 1212 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Schlafly Dinner – Six courses with Schlafly beer
When: Tuesday, August 16 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Granville Moore’s | 1238 H Street N, Washington DC
What: Midwest Brewery Night – Featuring breweries from the midwest
When: Wednesday, August 17 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Smith Commons | 1245 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Allagash Pint Night
When: Wednesday, August 17 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lyon Hall | 1020 North Highland Street, Arlington VA
What: Trivia Night and Great Lakes Brewer Meet and Greet
When: Wednesday, August 17 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Meridian Pint | 3400 11th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Schmaltz Rare and Obscure Night - Jeremy Cowan, founder of Schmaltz Brewing
When: Wednesday, August 17 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: ChurchKey | 1337 14th Street NW, Washington DC
What: Northeast Brewery Night – Featuring breweries from the northeast
When: Thursday, August 18 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Smith Commons | 1245 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Meet the Great Lakes Brewer
When: Thursday, August 18 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Red Palace | 1212 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Meet & Greet and Beer -Tasting with the Owners & Brewers of 3 Stars Brewing Company
When: Thursday, August 18 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe | 1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC
What: West Coast Brewery Night – Featuring breweries from the west coast
When: Friday, August 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Smith Commons | 1245 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: DC Homebrewers Association Homebrew Competition – with DJ and beer tasting
When: Saturday, August 20 | Contact venue for time || Cost: $10
Where: Red Palace | 1212 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: DC Beer Week Nerd Nite – with local bands and speakers
When: Saturday, August 20 | 7:00 p.m. || Cost: $10
Where: Red Palace | 1212 H Street NE, Washington DC
What: Mid-Atlantic Brewery Night – Featuring breweries from the mid-atlantic
When: Saturday, August 20 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Smith Commons | 1245 H Street NE, Washington DC
Some additional details on events can be found at dcbeerweek.net
Images via Flickr by mccun934 and cygnoir
Category: AROUND DC, BAR EVENTS, BEER LOVERS, EAT N' DRINK, NEW EVENTS
